Overview

• Herrera felt a pull in his left hamstring following a sixth-inning single on June 19 against the White Sox and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain.
• He landed on the 10-day injured list on June 20 and is projected to be out two to six weeks, marking his second IL stint this season after a left-knee bone bruise.
• Before the injury, the 25-year-old catcher/designated hitter was batting .320 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs over 42 games.
• The Cardinals promoted infielder Thomas Saggese, their No. 5 prospect, who is hitting .420 in June to provide infield depth and bolster the lineup.
• Manager Oliver Marmol said Herrera’s absence will leave a gap in the lineup but create chances for players like Nolan Gorman to showcase their offensive abilities.